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Leon, I also thought that Dragonbat was referring to Prince Albert - I cannot understand why he should make his comment about them "netting every water in Cheshire". If the Albert net their own waters, then that is (assuming that they have the necessary EA authorisation) their own business - if they net waters on behalf of other clubs, or riparian owners, then surely that is also OK. Dragonbat's statement could be read as an accusation against Prince Albert of netting waters irrespective of whether or not they run them, or have been asked to net them. And yes, before anyone poses the question, I am a member. Jonty

"now Cheshire will get back to normal ie PAAS not netting every water in Cheshire" That could have been a dangerous statement to make, Dragonbat. Would you care to enlighten us ?? Jonty

Me again, John - you may find that http://www.where-to-fish.com will be a better bet

Me again, John - you may find that http://www.where-to-fish.com will be a better bet

Hi, John !! logon to the Scottish Tourist Board site at www.visitscotland.com - then select Outdoor Activities, followed by FISH Scotland. Then follow your nose !! Jonty

Hi, John !! logon to the Scottish Tourist Board site at www.visitscotland.com - then select Outdoor Activities, followed by FISH Scotland. Then follow your nose !! Jonty

The close season for coarse fish still applies on all rivers - however, they are still open for salmon, trout and sea-trout fishing. BUT - only if they are known to have an indigenous stock of those species. I have recently had reason to check this with the EA, and was told the following :- Legal baits for salmonids (but not grayling - they are classed as a coarse fish, even though they do have the salmonid's adipose fin)during the coarse fishing close season on rivers are natural or artificial fly, worm, minnows, prawns or shrimps. No floats allowed, therefore either ledger or free-line only. And there is also the above-mentioned problem of the river having to be known to be supporting the species being fished for. If the river which you are fishing for game fish (trout, for instance), is not known by the EA to support a population of them, then you could face prosecution on the basis that you are effectively fishing for coarse fish out of season. A call to your local EA office, Fisheries Section, is well worth-while.

The close season for coarse fish still applies on all rivers - however, they are still open for salmon, trout and sea-trout fishing. BUT - only if they are known to have an indigenous stock of those species. I have recently had reason to check this with the EA, and was told the following :- Legal baits for salmonids (but not grayling - they are classed as a coarse fish, even though they do have the salmonid's adipose fin)during the coarse fishing close season on rivers are natural or artificial fly, worm, minnows, prawns or shrimps. No floats allowed, therefore either ledger or free-line only. And there is also the above-mentioned problem of the river having to be known to be supporting the species being fished for. If the river which you are fishing for game fish (trout, for instance), is not known by the EA to support a population of them, then you could face prosecution on the basis that you are effectively fishing for coarse fish out of season. A call to your local EA office, Fisheries Section, is well worth-while.

Zip - I didn't get the chance to logon yesterday, hence no reply. The Dove can be a funny little bitch at the best of times - and REALLY bad at others !! - I am convinced that water temperature is a governing factor - you do have to keep an eye on what is happening upstream, even as far as Buxton. Get a map, and check the course of the Dove - a great deal of it's course is `up in 't hills` - winter starts early and finishes late up there !! I must admit that I only really have any confidence on the Dove when fishing after dark - it runs so clear in normal conditions, that it can seem almost empty of fish at times. However, fishing a WARM flood can also produce the goods. A thermometer is a good idea, mate. Jonty

Zip - I didn't get the chance to logon yesterday, hence no reply. The Dove can be a funny little bitch at the best of times - and REALLY bad at others !! - I am convinced that water temperature is a governing factor - you do have to keep an eye on what is happening upstream, even as far as Buxton. Get a map, and check the course of the Dove - a great deal of it's course is `up in 't hills` - winter starts early and finishes late up there !! I must admit that I only really have any confidence on the Dove when fishing after dark - it runs so clear in normal conditions, that it can seem almost empty of fish at times. However, fishing a WARM flood can also produce the goods. A thermometer is a good idea, mate. Jonty

Zip - don't really want to pour cold water on your plans, but that is what the Dove is doing at the moment !! - given current weather conditions and forecasts, it may well be out and in the fields tomorrow !! - also, after all the snow at the weekend in the Buxton area, it will be running cold with snowmelt - not the best of conditions. Jonty

Zip - don't really want to pour cold water on your plans, but that is what the Dove is doing at the moment !! - given current weather conditions and forecasts, it may well be out and in the fields tomorrow !! - also, after all the snow at the weekend in the Buxton area, it will be running cold with snowmelt - not the best of conditions. Jonty

Krakemarsh ?? - that makes you a Leek and Moorlands member, does it not ?? Jonty

Krakemarsh ?? - that makes you a Leek and Moorlands member, does it not ?? Jonty

Yup - and what a result !! Jonty

Yup - and what a result !! Jonty

OK, guys - all sorted - thanks. Jonty

OK, guys - all sorted - thanks. Jonty

Help !! - can any of you centrepin experts out there tell me how to remove the `drum` of a Free Spirit Searcher ?? Jonty

Help !! - can any of you centrepin experts out there tell me how to remove the `drum` of a Free Spirit Searcher ?? Jonty